FTC Warns Large Firms Threaten Small Businesses
The FTC warns growing concentration risks small firms and urges action to curb mergers and asset purchases that bypass stock controls. It cites 1940s- era data showing 2,480 firms disappeared into larger entities, with combined assets over 5.2 billion, signaling rising corporate power across cement, salt, lead, fire extinguishers, and paper sectors.
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The Laborers History and Leadership Highlight
A historical overview of the Laborers union linked to the American Federation of Labor. It traces its growth from 26 locals to a large international body, notes mergers and key figures, cites clean financial records since 1908, and lists headquarters at 521 Fifteenth Street NW Washington with officers including Joseph V. Moreschi and Vincent F. Morreale.
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Worker ‘Ternational Union
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International
International Union
Washington
Joseph V. Moreschi
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Achilles Persion
Joseph Marshal
Herbert Rivers
Charles E. Clark
3. B. Etchison
Patrick Waldron
Edgar F. Sith
Vincent’ F. "Morreale
Five Priority legislative themes urged for special session
George Meany outlines four key aims for Congress and labor leaders to push during a special session. Measures include housing reform, Taft Ellender Wagner housing bill, repeal of Taft Hartley, and broad health and medical insurance for workers and low income families nationwide.
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House Rules Committee
Keep Mum and Just Saw Wood Says Old Proverb
A fragmentary verse urges restraint in bragging about one’s talents. It contrasts distant praise with home folks reflecting on quiet labor and the rewards of keeping peace, noting that true worth may emerge without parade.
Physicians’ incompetence and malpractice warned in medical critique
A study cited in medical journals argues patients face a real risk of misdiagnosis and unnecessary operations. Examples include Omaha cases where 244 procedures followed 180 patients diagnosed incorrectly, with many undergoing major surgeries and excessive sedatives.
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New York
Omaha
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Windy toss prompts reply on UTE remark
A terse exchange centered on a statement about an at UTE being sound and intact. The remark drew reactions highlighting confidence in the assessment. No further context or details about the event are provided in the text.
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Plymouth
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Wood Miver
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Frank Diamond
Ast and Ferguson
Goodrich
York Cleaners
Ferguson Ave
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First Street
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Illinois
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Candy Bill
Wood River, Il
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Taylor Jewelers
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Union Made
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Wood River, Mlinois
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Lloyd Dildine
John Frick
D & F Food Market
Madison Ave
Fred Grenzebach
Standard Oil Products
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Lashley & Mohme
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